Simulators for 3D flyers ...

[Cantona156]

Hi

Just saw some really cool 3D flyer vids.
Think I've to add one of those 3D flyers on top of my Microjet!

Problem. I don't think I could fly the 3D bird just like that. So I would like to find a good/realistic simulator ... before I end up with a bloody nose! :D

Any good recommendations for 3D simluators? :confused:
Thanks! ;)

[Wright Flyer]

XTR, AFP, (RFG2)

Cliff

[STLPilot]

aeroflypro is the best by far.

aeroflypro.com has some cool vids.

[Wright Flyer]

XTR is the best by far

see www.reflex-sim.de

[CustomPC]

XTR has the torque training function for learning hovering type manuvers. It lets you master one control surface at a time while the sim handles the rest.

It's surprisingly difficult to master which makes it all the more satisfying when you nail it and get it right.

[Bajazz]

It was funny as hell, but it seemed I have forgotten to put in the servo screw for the rudder and elevator servo.... :eek:

Lucky it was a tiny 200 g speed 300 electro plane.... :p First throw I realized aileron was reversed, so naturally I crashed. Then I had a ball until the 2 servos lost all contact with the linkage. So it crashed again. No damage. Wonder if it's possible to damage a few grams of free falling styropor.... :rolleyes: Maybe with trottle full facing down? I also realized the throws are way to much (about 50 degrees for elevator, and the whole elevator moves) So I'm gonna set up for dual rate. I have flown helicopter and it worked about the same.

So think me gotta get me som 3D simlator...

[Cantona156]

Thanks for all the replies.
I've decided on the XTR. Infact, I received it this afternoon.

The graphics is mind blowing. Very demanding on the video system.
Luckily I've the NVDIA 5950.

Tried the 3D training. It is very progressive.
I like the torque training functions alot.

Thanks again for the suggestion!
:D :D :D

[sslandry]

Cantona (or anyone else who knows),
Can you explain what you mean by torque training? I have realflight and am having a hell of a time trying to get the plane to stop rotating when in a hover. Even applying right aeleron does not seem to prevent it. Hovering is very difficult to master. I have about 6 hours of practice and still crash pretty regularly. Can't imagine how much it sould cost to learn to hover with the real thing.
Scott

[Cantona156]

This might help.
http://www.rchobbies.org/learning-to-torque-roll.htm

[Cantona156]

sslandry

Is yours a RF2 or RF3?
I've RF2. I don't think the simulator handles 3D hovering very well.
Well, maybe I'm not expert yet! :p

BTW, I've progressed well in the torque training within XTR.
Now, I'm able to hover quite a bit with throttle, rudder and elevator control.
Tommorrow I will include the aileron control as well.

The progressive training is really useful. I must say I am totally impressed.
I've seen my friend's RF3. I still think XTR is better. Now waiting to see AFP.
:D

[rajul]

Take a look at this AFP Deluxe video http://www.flybuder.com/aeroflyvids/AFPD.wmv

[sslandry]

Cantona,
I have RF2 and I practice with an ultimate 3D Pismo that I downloaded. It's a giant scale ultimate that does really well I think - Have never tried any other sims. No other planes hover worth a darn.

[Szymon Bartus]

XTR or AFPD. The second have got lightly worse graphics but lightly better physics.

Szymon

[kickflipkid687]

I dont know what one to get either. I was gonna get XTR, but i want the one that has the most realistic feeling to it meaning physics for 3d flying and scenery. I dont really want a game that looks well... like a game, thats why i liked XTR.. but.. i cant decide.

[Szymon Bartus]

According to many people here, XTR has got good physics too.
I don't own these simulators, I only wrote what I red about it.

Szymon

[kickflipkid687]

hmm... i think im gonna buy AFPD because after watching the vids on the site, i was in awe...